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How you can invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a 7% dividend yield in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares can turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into an impressive source of long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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With a $106.9bn growth opportunity, is this one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar small-cap plays a critical role within the global mining industry and could be on the verge of skyrocketing…

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Gold vs UK shares: which asset class will make me more money in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon can see the bull case for gold, but he believes that UK shares are likely to provide higher…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to try and build a £500k SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building a more comfortable retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to target a £1,963 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a tried and tested method for building a significant portfolio of stocks before eventually taking a…

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Forget gold. I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With gold prices reaching an all-time high, Warren Buffett's advice to be fearful when others are greedy could be more…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks artificial intelligence to list the pros and cons of an ISA or SIPP, then cracks on with…

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3 strategies to target passive income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Spare £20k in an ISA? Our writer outlines three strategies that could be pursued to target passive income, either now…

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3 ways the Autumn Budget could impact FTSE stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks ahead to next month and explains what he's watching out for when it comes to movements in…

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Everybody’s talking about a stock market crash – here’s what I’m doing

| Harvey Jones

Investors have shrugged off warnings of a stock market crash, as global indexes repeatedly hit record highs. So why is…

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Compared: £3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan!

| John Fieldsend

What kind of differences are there between passive income plans for big savers and those who can only squirrel away…

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Here’s where analysts expect the Aviva share price to be next year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some bank and broker forecasts for the Aviva share price and adds in his own view after…

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Investing just £99 a week in the stock market could build a £53,137 passive income 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how modest sums of money invested regularly into the stock market could turn a portfolio into a…

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Here’s how to start buying shares today with a spare £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the practical steps someone could take if they want to start buying shares on a…

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How big should your Stocks and Shares ISA be to target a £500 weekly income for life?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suggest ways that investors can build a Stocks and Shares ISA that generates a high and rising passive…

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How much do you need in dividend stocks to earn enough to pay the monthly mortgage?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the figures behind the idea of helping to pay a mortgage using dividend stocks and the income…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says will be the biggest ‘growth industry of all time’

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett warns that AI-powered scams could be set to rise dramatically. So which industry might explode higher alongside?

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Here’s how someone can start investing with a spare £5 a day, this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a fiver a day could be enough for someone to start investing now and build a…

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This income stock’s 16% undervalued with a 6.6% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a large valuation gap he believes could make this income stock an attractive consideration due to…

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After its share price crashed 60% in a day, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This growth stock's taken some enormous hits in 2025, but with the share price now trading low, has a buying…

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£50,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have investors made with the FTSE 250 so far this year? It all depends on which stocks…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right FTSE 100 dividend stocks, investors can unlock a robust second income without having to lift a finger.…

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Discover 3 habits that ISA millionaires use to aim for passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down three simple habits that some of the UK’s most successful investors follow, and how they can…

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Here’s the number 1 FTSE 100 stock of ISA millionaires

| John Fieldsend

A report revealed the most popular stocks that ISA millionaires held, and the number one position is a familiar FTSE…

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After surging 1,243% is this still one of the best stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian continues his hunt for the best stocks to buy, and zooms in on an explosive winner to see…

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Diageo’s down 50%! Is Warren Buffett’s old stock pick now a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo’s one of the few UK shares in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. And with the stock tanking, is this…

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How big does an ISA need to be for someone to quit work and retire early?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it might realistically take to reach financial freedom investing regularly in a Stocks and Shares…

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How much passive income do you need from your ISA to retire at 60?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and drawing a passive income for retirement. Dr…

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It’s never too late to start a SIPP… but earlier is better

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for building wealth over the long run and eventually drawing a retirement income. Dr…

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How much money do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA if aiming to retire a millionaire?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down exactly how much money it could take for investors to build a £1m Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s when the next stock market crash will happen, according to this billionaire investor!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about a stock market crash? Discover how to prepare for the worst and position a portfolio to aim for…

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Late to investing? Don’t worry… here’s how we aim to build a retirement-boosting ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how even those late…

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I was both right and wrong about this FTSE 250 value stock, but now the outlook’s clear!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about a FTSE 250 share that's fallen 20% in the past month and has a tricky path…

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How big does your SIPP have to be to target a £2,000 monthly pension income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can build a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks to generate a high and rising…

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Forget that record $350bn cash position! Warren Buffett just bought these 10 stocks

| John Fieldsend

As headlines are made about his record cash position, Warren Buffett has been quietly making some very interesting stock buys.

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I asked ChatGPT to name the 5 best UK shares to consider buying today and it came up with this… 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones turned to artificial intelligence to help guide his search for top UK shares. The results were enlightening in…

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3 top FTSE investment trusts to consider before Halloween

| Ben McPoland

These investment trusts from the FTSE 100 and 250 are currently trading at a discount, potentially offering value for long-term…

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The Fresnillo share price has crashed, but I don’t think it’s game over

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Fresnillo share price has fallen in recent days but points to signs that this isn't…

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This is the last thing investors should do before a stock market crash. So why did I just do it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knows that it's best to stay invested through a stock market crash, rather than try to second-guess events.…

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16% annual return! Why I chose this fund over other Euro ETFs

| Royston Wild

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on European stock markets are surging. Royston Wild discusses one he's added to his portfolio.

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